Chemistry - Gamma Rays

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What are gamma rays?

Chemistry - Gamma Rays

GAMMA rays are high energy (higher energy and shorter wavelength than x-rays) electromagnetic radiation which are usually given off when a nuclide decays. Gamma rays are usually not shown in nuclear equations since they have no mass or charge.

   

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